School Bus Fleet Magazine

Sept. 21-23, 2026 | Scottsdale, AZ

Alternative Fuels

Explore the fuels and powertrains moving school buses beyond diesel, including electric, propane, gasoline, natural gas, renewable fuels, and biofuels. Find fleet experiences, infrastructure guidance, cost considerations, and the latest vehicle developments.

Yellow full-size school bus traveling along a tree-lined road beneath the words “Gas is Back!” in a School Bus Fleet graphic.

Articles

Why Gasoline School Buses Are Making a Comeback

Gasoline is gaining ground in full-size school buses. See how today’s options stack up against diesel on cost, maintenance, emissions, performance, and more.

Catalyst Mobility: Building Clean Transportation Together

News

CALSTART and Forth Combine to Form Catalyst Mobility

News

EPA Opens $180M DERA Funding Round for Diesel Upgrades

A yellow RIDE Type D electric school bus is parked along a tree-lined street outside a school.

Articles

The Secret Life of an Electric School Bus Battery

News•by News/Media Release•August 8, 2022

Lion Electric Reports Revenue Increase for 2nd Quarter 2022

The company delivered 105 vehicles and reported revenue of $29.5 million for the quarter – up $12.8 million compared to the same period last year.

News•by News/Media Release•August 5, 2022

Clean Energy Roadshow Returns for Georgia Circuit

The 12th annual series, hosted by Georgia Public Service Commission Vice Chairman Tim Echols, features four stops in Marietta, Fayetteville, Valdosta, and Savannah.

News•by News/Media Release•August 3, 2022

Navistar Report Focused on Sustainable Future

Highlights from the sustainability report include the launch of two zero-emissions products, the creation of a mobile educational experience tailored to ZEVs, and more.

News•by News/Media Release•August 3, 2022

Electric Repower Option Coming for Blue Bird Buses

The repower program kicks off in 2023 for gasoline- and propane-powered Blue Bird Vision Type C school buses built after September 2021.

News•by News/Media Release•August 3, 2022

EPA Showcases Zero-Emission Buses in North Texas

The Region 6 office invited 130 independent school districts to check out four electric and emission-free buses to promote the EPA's Clean School Bus Program.

News•by Wes Platt•August 2, 2022

Minnesota School Districts Could Get Matching Dollars for Clean Buses

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency aims to help non-prioritized applicants get the most funding possible for new battery-electric school buses in tandem with the EPA's Clean School Bus Program.

Articles•by Wes Platt•August 2, 2022

What You Need to Know About the EPA's Clean School Bus Program

An Aug. 19 deadline awaits districts that want to take advantage of federal funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

News•by News/Media Release•August 1, 2022

California School District Partners with BYD for Electric Buses

The deal is expected to bring 20 BYD battery-electric school buses to Antelope Valley Schools in Lancaster, Calif., near where the company builds the vehicles.

News•by News/Media Release•July 27, 2022

Lion Electric, U.S. Energy Secretary Discuss Decarbonization

The roundtable focused on how reducing carbon emissions can help lead to energy neutrality and how green jobs are the future for the manufacturing industry.

News•by News/Media Release•July 27, 2022

Southern California District Flips Switch on Region’s First V2G School Bus Project

The collaboration between San Diego Gas & Electric, Nuvve, and the Cajon Valley Union School District offered the first live demonstration of bi-directional charging since launch of the federal cross-sector initiative to rapidly commercialize technology.

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